All Brands Owned by Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

Is Ajinomoto publicly traded?

Yes. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under stock code 2802 and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 index.

When was Ajinomoto founded?

The business began in 1909 with the commercialization of AJI-NO-MOTO umami seasoning, following Kikunae Ikeda's 1908 discovery of umami. The corporate entity was formally incorporated in 1925 and later took the product's name.

What does Ajinomoto make besides seasoning?

The company produces frozen foods, packaged coffee through subsidiary AGF, amino acids for food and pharmaceutical use, contract drug manufacturing services, sweeteners, sports nutrition products, and Ajinomoto Build-up Film, an insulation material used in advanced semiconductor packaging.

What was Ajinomoto's revenue in fiscal 2025?

Consolidated sales were JPY 1,583.7 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 3.5% year on year, with business profit of JPY 181.1 billion, up 13.7%. Both figures were records.

Who leads Ajinomoto?

Shigeo Nakamura serves as Representative Executive Officer and President, having taken over in 2025. The company operates under a Japanese corporate governance structure separating board oversight from executive management.

Where is Ajinomoto headquartered?

The company is headquartered in Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan, with factories and subsidiaries across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.